Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News

đź“…December 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Cybersecurity in 2025 faces a crisis with surging ransomware attacks, major data breaches impacting global giants, AI weaponization by threat actors, and geopolitical hacktivism escalating digital conflicts.
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Space Bears Ransomware Claims Comcast Data Breach via Contractor

The Space Bears ransomware group has claimed a breach of Comcast data through its contractor Quasar, Inc., highlighting vulnerabilities in supply chain security. This incident underscores increasing ransomware risks posed by third-party vendorsSource 1.

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Threat Actors Weaponize ChatGPT and Grok for New Stealer Malware

Cybercriminals are leveraging AI language models like ChatGPT and Grok to design and deploy AMOS Stealer malware, illustrating the evolving sophistication in attack techniques integrating AI capabilities to harvest data stealthilySource 1Source 2.

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PCIe Encryption Flaws Expose Hardware to Data Exfiltration Attack

Significant vulnerabilities in PCIe encryption protocols have been discovered that allow attackers to extract sensitive data directly from hardware, representing a new critical threat vector for enterprise and personal devicesSource 1.

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Phishing Attacks Surge 400% Year-Over-Year Globally

A recent report found phishing activity has increased by 400% compared to last year, driven by more targeted and convincing campaigns exploiting human factor weaknesses amidst expanding digital landscapesSource 1Source 4.

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UK Sanctions Russian and Chinese Firms for Information Warfare Activities

As part of escalating cyber diplomacy efforts, the UK government has sanctioned multiple Russian and Chinese companies accused of engaging in malign information operations aimed at destabilizing Western interestsSource 1Source 4.

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Microsoft Teams Adds Security Alerts for Suspicious External Domain Traffic

Microsoft Teams has enhanced its security features by introducing real-time alerts for suspicious external domain activities to help organizations detect and mitigate potential cyber threats soonerSource 1.

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Cyble Global Cybersecurity Report: 6,000 Ransomware Attacks in 2025 Mark 50% Surge

The Cyble 2025 report documents nearly 6,000 ransomware incidents worldwide, a 50% year-over-year increase, with critical vulnerabilities in Oracle, GoAnywhere, Fortinet, and Cisco exploited extensively by threat groupsSource 4.

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Geopolitical Hacktivism Surges With 40,000 Data Leaks Linked to Conflicts

Hacktivist groups have intensified activity significantly in 2025, leaking over 40,000 datasets, often connected to the Israel-Iran conflict and India-Pakistan tensions, causing widespread disruption to governments and critical infrastructuresSource 4.

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Cybercriminal Arrested in Ukraine for Operating a 5,000-Profile Bot Farm

Ukrainian police apprehended a 22-year-old cybercriminal responsible for a custom malware that hacked accounts sold on hacker forums, managing a bot farm with over 5,000 profiles used for fraudulent transactions and social media manipulationSource 2.

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Major Corporations Like Jaguar Land Rover and Asahi Suffer High-Impact Cyberattacks

Prominent companies including Jaguar Land Rover and Asahi experienced severe cyberattacks resulting in operational shutdowns and significant financial losses, highlighting ongoing threats to large enterprises despite advanced security measuresSource 6.